Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Ahaziah was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem one year. His mother’s name was Athaliah, a granddaughter of Omri. New Living Translation Ahaziah was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem one year. His mother was Athaliah, a granddaughter of King Omri. English Standard Version Ahaziah was twenty-two years old when he began to reign, and he reigned one year in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Athaliah, the granddaughter of Omri. Berean Standard Bible Ahaziah was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem one year. His mother’s name was Athaliah, the granddaughter of Omri. Berean Literal Bible Ahaziah was a son of twenty and two years in his reigning, and he reigned one year in Jerusalem. And the name of His mother was Athaliah daughter of Omri. King James Bible Forty and two years old was Ahaziah when he began to reign, and he reigned one year in Jerusalem. His mother's name also was Athaliah the daughter of Omri. New King James Version Ahaziah was forty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned one year in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Athaliah the granddaughter of Omri. New American Standard Bible Ahaziah was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned for one year in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Athaliah, the granddaughter of Omri. NASB 1995 Ahaziah was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned one year in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Athaliah, the granddaughter of Omri. NASB 1977 Ahaziah was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned one year in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Athaliah, the granddaughter of Omri. Legacy Standard Bible Ahaziah was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned one year in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Athaliah, the granddaughter of Omri. Amplified Bible Ahaziah was twenty-two years old when he became king and he reigned one year in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Athaliah, a granddaughter of Omri. Berean Annotated Bible Ahaziah (YHWH holds) was twenty-two [forty-two] years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem (city of peace) one year. His mother’s name was Athaliah (afflicted of YHWH), the granddaughter of Omri (pupil of YHWH). Christian Standard Bible Ahaziah was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned one year in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Athaliah, granddaughter of Omri. Holman Christian Standard Bible Ahaziah was 22 years old when he became king and reigned one year in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Athaliah, granddaughter of Omri. American Standard Version Forty and two years old was Ahaziah when he began to reign; and he reigned one year in Jerusalem: and his mother's name was Athaliah the daughter of Omri. Contemporary English Version He was 22 years old at the time, and he ruled only one year from Jerusalem. Ahaziah's mother was Athaliah, a granddaughter of King Omri of Israel, English Revised Version Forty and two years old was Ahaziah when he began to reign; and he reigned one year in Jerusalem: and his mother's name was Athaliah the daughter of Omri. GOD'S WORD® Translation Ahaziah was 42 years old when he began to rule, and he ruled for one year in Jerusalem. His mother was Athaliah, the granddaughter of Omri. International Standard Version Ahaziah was 22 years old when he became king, and he reigned for one year in Jerusalem. His mother was Athaliah, Omri's granddaughter. NET Bible Ahaziah was twenty-two years old when he became king and he reigned for one year in Jerusalem. His mother was Athaliah, the granddaughter of Omri. New Heart English Bible Ahaziah was twenty-two years old when he began to reign, and he reigned one year in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Athalih, the daughter of Omri. Webster's Bible Translation Forty and two years old was Ahaziah when he began to reign, and he reigned one year in Jerusalem. His mother's name also was Athaliah the daughter of Omri. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAhaziah was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem one year. His mother’s name was Athaliah, the granddaughter of Omri. World English Bible Ahaziah was forty-two years old when he began to reign, and he reigned one year in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Athaliah the daughter of Omri. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAhaziah [is] a son of twenty-two years in his reigning, and he has reigned one year in Jerusalem, and the name of his mother [is] Athaliah daughter of Omri; Berean Literal Bible Ahaziah was a son of twenty and two years in his reigning, and he reigned one year in Jerusalem. And the name of His mother was Athaliah daughter of Omri. Young's Literal Translation A son of twenty and two years is Ahaziah in his reigning, and one year he hath reigned in Jerusalem, and the name of his mother is Athaliah daughter of Omri; Smith's Literal Translation The son of forty and two years was Ahaziah in his reigning, and he reigned one year in Jerusalem. And his mother's name Athaliah, daughter of Omri. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleOchozias was forty-two years old when he began to reign, and he reigned one year in Jerusalem, and the name of his mother was Athalia the daughter of Amri. Catholic Public Domain Version Ahaziah was forty-two years old when he had begun to reign, and he reigned for one year in Jerusalem. And the name of his mother was Athaliah, the daughter of Omri. New American Bible Ahaziah was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned one year in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Athaliah, daughter of Omri. New Revised Standard Version Ahaziah was forty-two years old when he began to reign; he reigned one year in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Athaliah, a granddaughter of Omri. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTwenty-two years old was Ahaziah when he began to reign, and he reigned one year in Jerusalem. His mother's name was Athaliah the daughter of Omri. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Ekhazyah was a son of twenty and two years when he arose in the kingdom, and he reigned one year in Jerusalem, and the name of his mother was Thalyah, daughter of Amri. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Forty and two years old was Ahaziah when he began to reign; and he reigned one year in Jerusalem; and his mother's name was Athaliah the daughter of Omri. Brenton Septuagint Translation Ochozias began to reign when he was twenty years old, and he reigned one year in Jerusalem: and his mother's name was Gotholia, the daughter of Ambri. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Ahaziah Reigns in Judah1Then the people of Jerusalem made Ahaziah, the youngest son of Jehoram, king in his place, since the raiders who had come into the camp with the Arabs had killed all the older sons. So Ahaziah son of Jehoram became king of Judah. 2Ahaziah was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem one year. His mother’s name was Athaliah, the granddaughter of Omri. 3Ahaziah also walked in the ways of the house of Ahab, for his mother was his counselor in wickedness.… Cross References Ahaziah was twenty-two years old when he became king, 2 Kings 8:26 Ahaziah was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem one year. His mother’s name was Athaliah, the granddaughter of Omri king of Israel. 2 Kings 8:25 In the twelfth year of the reign of Joram son of Ahab over Israel, Ahaziah son of Jehoram became king of Judah. 2 Kings 9:29 (In the eleventh year of Joram son of Ahab, Ahaziah had become king over Judah.) and he reigned in Jerusalem one year. 2 Kings 9:27-28 When King Ahaziah of Judah saw this, he fled up the road toward Beth-haggan. And Jehu pursued him, shouting, “Shoot him too!” So they shot Ahaziah in his chariot on the Ascent of Gur, near Ibleam, and he fled to Megiddo and died there. / Then his servants carried him by chariot to Jerusalem and buried him with his fathers in his tomb in the City of David. 2 Kings 10:13-14 Jehu met some relatives of Ahaziah king of Judah and asked, “Who are you?” “We are relatives of Ahaziah,” they answered, “and we have come down to greet the sons of the king and of the queen mother.” / Then Jehu ordered, “Take them alive.” So his men took them alive, then slaughtered them at the well of Beth-eked—forty-two men. He spared none of them. 2 Kings 12:1 In the seventh year of Jehu, Joash became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem forty years. His mother’s name was Zibiah; she was from Beersheba. His mother’s name was Athaliah, 2 Chronicles 21:6 And Jehoram walked in the ways of the kings of Israel, just as the house of Ahab had done. For he married a daughter of Ahab and did evil in the sight of the LORD. 2 Kings 8:18 And Jehoram walked in the ways of the kings of Israel, just as the house of Ahab had done. For he married a daughter of Ahab and did evil in the sight of the LORD. 2 Kings 11:1 When Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she proceeded to annihilate all the royal heirs. the granddaughter of Omri. 1 Kings 16:25-28 But Omri did evil in the sight of the LORD and acted more wickedly than all who were before him. / For he walked in all the ways of Jeroboam son of Nebat and in his sins, which he caused Israel to commit, provoking the LORD, the God of Israel, to anger with their worthless idols. / As for the rest of the acts of Omri, along with his accomplishments and the might he exercised, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? … Micah 6:16 You have kept the statutes of Omri and all the practices of Ahab’s house; you have followed their counsel. Therefore I will make you a desolation, and your inhabitants an object of contempt; you will bear the scorn of the nations.” 2 Kings 10:17 When Jehu came to Samaria, he struck down everyone belonging to Ahab who remained there, until he had destroyed them, according to the word that the LORD had spoken to Elijah. 2 Chronicles 21:5-6 Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years. / And Jehoram walked in the ways of the kings of Israel, just as the house of Ahab had done. For he married a daughter of Ahab and did evil in the sight of the LORD. 2 Chronicles 21:20 Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years. He died, to no one’s regret, and was buried in the City of David, but not in the tombs of the kings. 2 Chronicles 24:7 For the sons of that wicked woman Athaliah had broken into the house of God and had even used the sacred objects of the house of the LORD for the Baals. 1 Kings 16:29-31 In the thirty-eighth year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Ahab son of Omri became king of Israel, and he reigned in Samaria twenty-two years. / However, Ahab son of Omri did evil in the sight of the LORD, more than all who were before him. / And as if it were not enough for him to walk in the sins of Jeroboam son of Nebat, he even married Jezebel the daughter of Ethbaal king of the Sidonians, and he then proceeded to serve and worship Baal. Treasury of Scripture Forty and two years old was Ahaziah when he began to reign, and he reigned one year in Jerusalem. His mother's name also was Athaliah the daughter of Omri. A. 2 Kings 8:26 Two and twenty years old was Ahaziah when he began to reign; and he reigned one year in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Athaliah, the daughter of Omri king of Israel. Athaliah 2 Chronicles 21:6 And he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, like as did the house of Ahab: for he had the daughter of Ahab to wife: and he wrought that which was evil in the eyes of the LORD. 1 Kings 16:28 So Omri slept with his fathers, and was buried in Samaria: and Ahab his son reigned in his stead. Jump to Previous Ahaziah Ahazi'ah Athaliah Athali'ah Daughter Forty Forty-Two Granddaughter Jerusalem Mother Mother's Omri Reign Reigned Reigning Ruling Twenty Twenty-TwoJump to Next Ahaziah Ahazi'ah Athaliah Athali'ah Daughter Forty Forty-Two Granddaughter Jerusalem Mother Mother's Omri Reign Reigned Reigning Ruling Twenty Twenty-Two2 Chronicles 22 1. Ahaziah succeeding, reigns wickedly5. in his confederacy with Joram, the son of Ahab, he is slain by Jehu 10. Athaliah, destroying all the seed royal, save Joash, usurps the kingdom Ahaziah was twenty-two years old when he became king Ahaziah's young age at his ascension to the throne highlights the instability and vulnerability of the kingdom during this period. His father, Jehoram, had a tumultuous reign, and Ahaziah's youth suggests a lack of experience in leadership. This age is significant as it contrasts with the wisdom and maturity often associated with older kings. The number twenty-two does not hold specific symbolic meaning in biblical numerology, but it does emphasize the brevity and fragility of his rule. and he reigned in Jerusalem one year His mother’s name was Athaliah the granddaughter of Omri Persons / Places / Events 1. AhaziahThe son of Jehoram and Athaliah, Ahaziah became king of Judah at the age of twenty-two. His reign was notably short, lasting only one year. 2. Athaliah The mother of Ahaziah, she was a significant influence in his life and reign. Athaliah was the daughter of Ahab and Jezebel, and her influence was largely negative, leading Ahaziah away from God. 3. Omri The grandfather of Athaliah, Omri was a former king of Israel known for his political and military achievements, but also for leading Israel into idolatry. 4. Jerusalem The capital city of Judah, where Ahaziah reigned. It was the center of political and religious life for the kingdom. 5. Reign of Ahaziah Ahaziah's reign was marked by his alignment with the house of Ahab, leading to his downfall. His rule was characterized by idolatry and a departure from the ways of God. Teaching Points The Influence of FamilyAhaziah's life demonstrates the powerful influence of family, particularly parents, on one's spiritual direction. Believers should be mindful of the legacy they are creating for future generations. The Consequences of Ungodly Alliances Ahaziah's downfall was partly due to his association with the house of Ahab. Christians are encouraged to choose their associations wisely, as they can significantly impact one's faith journey. The Importance of Godly Leadership Ahaziah's short and troubled reign serves as a reminder of the need for leaders who seek God's guidance. Believers should pray for and support leaders who uphold biblical values. The Shortness of Life and Reign Ahaziah's brief reign is a reminder of the brevity of life and the importance of living with purpose and integrity. Christians are called to make the most of their time by serving God faithfully. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 22:2?2. How does Ahaziah's age influence his leadership as described in 2 Chronicles 22:2? 3. What lessons can we learn from Ahaziah's short reign in 2 Chronicles 22? 4. How does Ahaziah's reign compare to other kings in 2 Chronicles? 5. How can we avoid negative influences like Ahaziah's advisors in our lives? 6. What role does family influence play in leadership decisions, according to 2 Chronicles 22:2? 7. Why does 2 Chronicles 22:2 list Ahaziah's age differently than 2 Kings 8:26? 8. How does Ahaziah's age discrepancy affect biblical inerrancy? 9. What historical evidence supports Ahaziah's reign as described in 2 Chronicles 22:2? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 22? 11. If 2 Chronicles 22:2 identifies Athaliah as the granddaughter of Omri, how can the timeline accurately place her as Ahaziah’s mother? 12. Is Ahaziah's age 22 or 42? 13. In 2 Chronicles 22:9, how could Jehu swiftly seize and execute Ahaziah without apparent resistance, given Ahaziah’s royal status and resources? 14. Is Ahaziah's age 22 or 42? What Does 2 Chronicles 22:2 Mean Ahaziah was twenty-two years old when he became king• Scripture gives a precise age—“twenty-two”—showing God’s concern for historical accuracy (cf. 2 Kings 8:26). • At twenty-two, Ahaziah was an adult, yet still impressionable; his formative years would shape his reign (compare Proverbs 22:6). • Youth does not guarantee godliness; Ahaziah had the same start as faithful young kings like Josiah (2 Chronicles 34:1-3) but chose a different path. • The certainty of the text reminds us that every season of life matters to God (Psalm 90:12). and he reigned in Jerusalem one year • A single year underscores the brevity of a life lived apart from the Lord (Psalm 39:4-5). • Short reigns often signal divine judgment in Chronicles; see the similarly brief rule of Zimri in Israel (1 Kings 16:15-20). • God protected the Messianic line despite Ahaziah’s failures, fulfilling promises made to David (2 Samuel 7:16). • The verse anchors Ahaziah’s reign in Jerusalem, the city God chose for His Name (2 Chronicles 6:6), highlighting how even wayward kings sit on a throne that ultimately belongs to the Lord (Psalm 2:6). His mother’s name was Athaliah • Athaliah exercised powerful influence over her son (2 Chronicles 22:3-4), reminding us parental counsel can steer nations toward or away from God (Proverbs 1:8). • Her later usurpation of the throne (2 Chronicles 22:10) shows how ungodly ambition spreads when unchecked. • The mention of her name signals that behind Ahaziah’s policies stood a calculated agenda promoting Baal worship, echoing Jezebel’s role in Israel (1 Kings 21:25). the granddaughter of Omri • Omri founded a notorious dynasty in Israel; his line institutionalized idolatry (1 Kings 16:25-30). • By calling Athaliah “the granddaughter of Omri,” the writer connects Judah’s trouble to alliances with a godless northern house (2 Chronicles 18:1). • Spiritual compromise through marriage had long-term consequences; compare Solomon’s marriages that led to idolatry (1 Kings 11:1-8). • God’s faithfulness shines brighter against this dark backdrop, ultimately preserving David’s seed through Jehoash after Athaliah’s murderous purge (2 Chronicles 23:1-3). summary 2 Chronicles 22:2 packs four historical facts into one verse, each loaded with spiritual meaning. Ahaziah’s young age and single-year reign reveal the fleeting nature of life lived without wholehearted devotion. Athaliah’s identity, tied to Omri’s infamous dynasty, explains the ungodly currents that swept through Judah. Yet even in such turbulence, God’s meticulous record-keeping shows His sovereignty over time, lineage, and events, assuring us that His redemptive plan never falters. (2) Forty and two years old.--An error of transcription. 2Kings 8:26, twenty and two; and so the Syriac and Arabic: the LXX. has "twenty." Ahaziah could not have been forty when he succeeded, because his father was only forty when he died (2Chronicles 21:20).Athaliah the daughter of Omri--i.e., granddaughter, she being daughter of Ahab and Jezebel. Kings adds, "king of Israel," which the chronicler purposely omits. (Comp. Micah 6:16 : "The statutes of Omri," "the works of the house of Ahab.") Verse 2. - Forty and two; read, twenty and two, and see parallel, 2 Kings 8:26; and note on our 2 Chronicles 21:5. Daughter of Omri; i.e. granddaughter of Omri, as Omri was the father of Ahab.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Ahaziahאֲחַזְיָ֣הוּ (’ă·ḥaz·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 274: Ahaziah -- 'Yah has grasped', the name of several Israelites [was] twenty-two אַרְבָּעִ֨ים (’ar·bā·‘îm) Number - common plural Strong's 705: Forty years old בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son when he became king, בְמָלְכ֔וֹ (ḇə·mā·lə·ḵōw) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel and he reigned מָלַ֖ךְ (mā·laḵ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel in Jerusalem בִּֽירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם (bî·rū·šā·lim) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel one אַחַ֔ת (’a·ḥaṯ) Number - feminine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first year. וְשָׁנָ֣ה (wə·šā·nāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8141: A year His mother’s אִמּ֔וֹ (’im·mōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 517: A mother, ) name וְשֵׁ֣ם (wə·šêm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8034: A name was Athaliah, עֲתַלְיָ֖הוּ (‘ă·ṯal·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6271: Athaliah -- daughter of Ahab, also three Israelites the granddaughter בַּת־ (baṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 1323: A daughter of Omri. עָמְרִֽי׃ (‘ā·mə·rî) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6018: Omri -- a king of Israel, also several other Israelites Links 2 Chronicles 22:2 NIV2 Chronicles 22:2 NLT 2 Chronicles 22:2 ESV 2 Chronicles 22:2 NASB 2 Chronicles 22:2 KJV 2 Chronicles 22:2 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 22:2 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 22:2 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 22:2 French Bible 2 Chronicles 22:2 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 22:2 Forty-two years old was Ahaziah when he (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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